We will be OUT OF THE OFFICE from February 10 through February 23 2020.
Thank you for visiting. We hope you will find some vintage artifacts of interest here, but please be advised that we are OUT OF THE OFFICE from Monday February 10th through Sunday February 23rd, and we will be UNABLE TO SHIP during that period. During this time we will be traveling to, and displaying at, the 2020 SHOW OF SHOWS. We will be returning to the office on Monday 24 February and will RESUME SHIPPING at that time.
Thank you, Ron & Kana
ARTIFACT:
This is a heavy Mexican sterling silver and enamel belt buckle from the later 1950s. The buckle was made in Taxco, Mexico's "Silver Capital". The design is simple, with two raised and somewhat ridged black enamel squares.
VINTAGE:
Circa late 1950s.
SIZE:
Approximately 2-3/8" in length and 1-1/2" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Swiveling prong.
MARKINGS:
TAXCO MEXICO and unknown (GOMEZ?) maker mark and Taxco Assay Office mark: silhouette of Mexican eagle with a 3 at center.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Mexican silver collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MGEX14 LBGEX1/14 SLAIEX4/16
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The buckle is in excellent condition with some minor tarnish and marker on reverse.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
